Importing MPEG into iTunes

I checked the forums but i couldnt find the answer. If i have a music video in MPEG format is there a way to import that into itunes. so i would have my music video in itunes just like the ones i could download from the ITMS?
thanks

I checked the forums but i couldnt find the answer. If i have a music video in MPEG format is there a way to import that into itunes. so i would have my music video in itunes just like the ones i could download from the ITMS?
thanks

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None that I know of and don't think that it is supported by iTunes.
I just convert mpeg to .mov file with QuickTime Pro

I have some .mpg files that play well in QuickTime, but few of .mpeg wouldn't play.
I guess it depends what codec (as well its version) that was used to make that .mpeg file.
Sorry, there isn't much more I can help you.

im pretty sure that itunes can only play .mov files that are bundled with tracks from the itunes store. i just tried to import a .mov file and it does not let you.

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After seeing your previous post (saying you can't import into iTunes) I tried it. I selected "Add to Library" in iTunes, then browsed to a QT movie that I know did not come from the ITMS, and iTunes imported it and plays it just fine.

I'm curious why it didn't work for you. As an experiment I tried selecting other types of movies (like .avi, .wmv, etc) and, while iTunes lets you select them (they're not greyed out), it won't actually add them to your library. It has worked with every .mov file I've tried, though.

iTunes works great for storing movies. I drag and import my own .mov files and .mpeg files that I save off the net, all the time. Just drag them to the dock icon or the window and it just works. What am I missing here? Just remember to go ahead and delete the original since iTunes makes its own copy. The only problem it the integration with the other iApps. There needs to be a separate pane for movies, instead of just Pictures and Music in iMovie for instance. You have to make a smart playlist instead.

I drag and import my own .mov files and .mpeg files that I save off the net, all the time.

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Sure 'nuff. I just tried it with a .mpeg and it worked fine too. Doesn't work with WinD'ohs based files, like .avi and .wmv, etc.

iminimac, if you're listening, you should be able to import your .mpg movie into iTunes by any of the methods listed above. When in doubt, just try it -- you may be pleased to find out that, like it is with lots of Apple things, it just works. Good luck!

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